We all have that one friend that's either vegan, gluten intolerant, or allergic to nuts/eggs/dairy/all of the above—and feeding them can be stressful if you don't plan ahead. Instead of frantically searching for a gluten- or dairy-free meal at the last minute, you can feed any and all of your vegan and allergy-prone friends with a few simple recipes.

Food weblog The Kitchn came up with five meals and five desserts that are gluten-free, nut-free, dairy-free, egg-free, and animal-free for what they call "the most difficult dinner guest ever". While you're unlikely to run into someone with all these ailments or preferences at once, having a few recipes on hand that work in any situation is a good idea. That way, when someone with special food needs comes over, you already know exactly what to make, no matter what their needs are. Heck, even I, a rabid meat, nut, dairy, and gluten eater am salivating at the thought of mushroom risotto (pictured above) or strawberry and honey sorbet. Hit the link to see the list of recipes, and even if you don't eat them now, shuffle them away into your favorite meal planning app for stress-free cooking on that fateful day.